Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers - Players & Playing XI · ILT20 2023
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Based on 10 H2H matches (2023–2025)
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W7 L1
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W7 L3
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James Vince
GG
Catches (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
Wickets (1+)
Gerhard Erasmus
GG
Catches (1+)
Shimron Hetmyer
GG
Catches (1+)
Lorcan Tucker
MIE
Catches (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
Runs (20+)
James Vince
GG
Sixes (1+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
DV
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 10 H2H matches
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Feb 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG vs ADKR 28 Dec 2025 | 179/1 (20) | 147/9 (20) | 326 |
| DC vs ADKR 01 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 108/10 (16.2) | 266 |
| DV vs MIE 04 Jan 2026 | 182/4 (20) | 136/10 (18.3) | 318 |
| UAE vs IRE 29 Jan 2026 | 178/6 (20) | 121/10 (19.5) | 299 |
| UAE vs IRE 31 Jan 2026 | 170/7 (20) | 140/8 (20) | 310 |
GG at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
James Vince
754 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Aayan Khan
19 wkts
DV at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Alex Hales
733 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
27 wkts
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Gulf Giants
Playing XI in this match
Desert Vipers
Playing XI in this match
Gulf Giants · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton (wk) | run out (Jake Lintott) | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.11 |
| James Vince (c) | c Matheesha Pathirana b Benny Howell | 39 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 169.57 |
| Chris Lynn | c Benny Howell b Matheesha Pathirana | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | c Tom Curran b Jake Lintott | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Sheldon Cottrell b Matheesha Pathirana | 54 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 154.29 |
| David Wiese | c Rohan Mustafa b Sheldon Cottrell | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | not out | 6* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dominic Drakes | not out | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
Desert Vipers · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Cottrell | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Shiraz Ahmed | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Benny Howell | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Lintott | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Desert Vipers · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Mustafa | c Tom Banton b David Wiese | 28 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 140 |
| Alex Hales | c Dominic Drakes b Aayan Afzal Khan | 26 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 173.33 |
| Colin Munro (c) | c David Wiese b Carlos Brathwaite | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | c Tom Banton b Chris Jordan | 22 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c David Wiese b Gerhard Erasmus | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Tom Curran | not out | 42* | 33 | 5 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Benny Howell | c Dominic Drakes b Dominic Drakes | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Jake Lintott | not out | 4* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Gulf Giants · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Drakes | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 2 | 1 |
| David Wiese | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Benny Howell
DV
|
76.0 |
| 2 |
Shimron Hetmyer
GG
|
74.8 |
| 3 |
James Vince
GG
|
68.2 |
| 4 |
David Wiese
GG
|
60.3 |
| 5 |
Rohan Mustafa
DV
|
56.0 |
| 6 |
Alex Hales
DV
|
54.8 |
| 7 |
Tom Curran
DV
|
54.5 |
| 8 |
Matheesha Pathirana
DV
|
53.8 |
| 9 |
Gerhard Erasmus
GG
|
41.9 |
| 10 |
Aayan Afzal Khan
GG
|
39.3 |
| 11 |
Carlos Brathwaite
GG
|
38.7 |
| 12 |
Jake Lintott
DV
|
38.2 |
| 13 |
Chris Jordan
GG
|
37.7 |
| 14 |
Sheldon Cottrell
DV
|
32.3 |
| 15 |
Sam Billings
DV
|
26.3 |
| 16 |
Tom Banton
GG
|
25.8 |
| 17 |
Chris Lynn
GG
|
22.5 |
| 18 |
Dominic Drakes
GG
|
20.7 |
| 19 |
Shiraz Ahmed
DV
|
4.8 |
| 20 |
Colin Munro
DV
|
2.2 |
| 21 |
Sherfane Rutherford
DV
|
1.8 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers: who played
Gulf Giants won by 25 runs in ILT20 2023 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 February 2023. Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with 54 off 35 balls and Matheesha Pathirana took 2/36.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Gulf Giants XI: Tom Banton (wk), James Vince (c), Chris Lynn, Gerhard Erasmus, Shimron Hetmyer, David Wiese, Carlos Brathwaite, Dominic Drakes, Aayan Afzal Khan, Chris Jordan, Sanchit Sharma. Desert Vipers XI: Rohan Mustafa, Alex Hales, Colin Munro (c), Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Tom Curran, Benny Howell, Jake Lintott, Sheldon Cottrell, Matheesha Pathirana, Shiraz Ahmed.
Who won Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Gulf Giants won by 25 runs.
When and where was Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers played?
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Saturday 4 February 2023, in ILT20 2023.
What were the final scores in Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Gulf Giants scored 180/6 in 20 overs. Desert Vipers scored 155/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Benny Howell was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 76/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with 54 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers?
Matheesha Pathirana took 2/36 in 4 overs.